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Support urged for the Fair Tax Act
Whenever I see an article about corporations not paying their
“fair share” of taxes or that the U.S. has the highest corporate
tax rate in the world, I always wonder why it is never pointed
out … Read More.
Explaining the ‘Fair Tax’
Since politicians are discussing their plans for tax reform, this
is a good time to mention one of the possibilities. Read More.
Top Republican to IRS: You say you’re broke. How can you afford
700 new employees?
The chairman of a powerful House committee is demanding to know
how IRS chief John Koskinen has found the money to hire up to 700
enforcement staffers when he told … Read More.
IRS Adds 700 Ways To Audit, So Don’t Delete Emails Or Wipe Hard
Drives
IRS is adding 700 audit and enforcement personnel to increase
your chances of a tax audit. Some Republicans say this hiring
news means the endless budget requests from IRS Commissioner … Read More.
IRS Chief Blames Poor Customer Service, Data Hacks on Healthcare
Reform
Both cybersecurity and customer service at the Internal Revenue
Service have suffered because of Obamacare, the agency’s head
said in remarks to Congress on Thursday. Read More.
Republican Members Present Proposals for Fundamental Tax Reform
On March 22nd, Members of the Tax Policy Subcommittee, led by
Rep. Charles Boustany (R-LA), held the first in a series of
hearings on how policymakers should fundamentally reform … Read More.
It’s Past Time To End The IRS’ Reign Of Terror
Corruption: A federal court has harshly judged the IRS for
harassing conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status. We hope
this brings far more trouble … Read More.
Rep. Billy Long: We need the Fair Tax
Earlier this month, President Obama tallied what some are calling
a “major victory” when the U.S. Treasury announced new rule
proposals, which resulted in the termination of U.S. drug maker … Read More.
Don’t Book That Caribbean Vacation If You Owe The IRS…
The FAST Act, enacted on December 5, 2015, allows the IRS, for
the first time, to share information with the State Department. Read More.
Boustany convenes first subcommittee hearing on tax reform
U.S. Rep. Charles Boustany (R-LA) convened a hearing on Wednesday
that explored how tax reform can help create jobs, increase
paychecks and expand opportunities. Read More.
Appellate Court’s Blistering Takedown of IRS, DOJ over Targeting
Conservatives is Awe-Inspiring
It’s one of the most stunning judicial opinions I’ve ever read.
It is as clear in its scathing retort of the Obama
Administration’s IRS and DOJ as it is precise in its legal
acumen. In what … Read More.
Is Your Tax Return Audit Bait?
With tax day nearing, you may be wondering what triggers an IRS
audit. The short answer: It often takes more than it has in the
past. In fiscal 2015, which ended … Read More.
WOODALL: The best alternative to Tax Day
On April 14 — the eve of “Tax Day” — Senator Jerry Moran issued a
strong case against the Internal Revenue Service and in favor of
the FairTax. After the IRS requested an additional $530 million … Read More.
Congress demands end to IRS incompetence, taxpayer neglect
Folks rightfully dislike taxation without representation, but
right now taxation with representation is being hamstrung. I hear
time and time again from people across the Ozarks that … Read More.
IRS to hire hundreds of new enforcement employees
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is going to hire between 600
and 700 new employees focused on tax enforcement, the agency’s
head announced. The addition will be the agency’s first
significant … Read More.
